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Today24 Apr
from US$73
Tomorrow25 Apr
from US$73
Sat26 Apr
Sun27 Apr
Mon28 Apr
from US$53
Tue29 Apr
from US$53
Wed30 Apr
from US$53
Thu1 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Haymarket
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 25 April at
    Departure city: Liverpool
    Departure location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Arrival time: 25 April at
    Destination city: Edinburgh
    Destination location: Waverley
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Liverpool to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$71
Average train trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure08:12
Distance176 miles
Latest train departure20:13

Liverpool to Edinburgh Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Liverpool - Edinburgh

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh cost?

    The average train ticket price from Liverpool to Edinburgh is US$71. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

    A train trip between Liverpool and Edinburgh is around 3h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 19m. This is the time it takes to travel the 176 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

    The number of trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
22/04
US$72
23/04
US$74
Today
US$73
25/04
US$73
26/04
No data
27/04
No data
28/04
US$53
29/04
US$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh was searched and found on 28 Apr 2025 with a price of US$53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Liverpool to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$53 to US$182 for a train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$53, which is on 2025-04-28.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Liverpool and Edinburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Edinburgh.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Edinburgh, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Liverpool and Edinburgh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Liverpool to Edinburgh.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!

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